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How to help dogs that fear thunder

When summer storms approach and the abundant down pours give relief to the dogs day of summer,actual dogs may be shaking and trembling out of fear. If your pooch heads under the bed at the first sign of an...

1 comment    thunder thunder storm dog loud noises
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Dog Fears and Phobias

A fearful dog is a challenge to own and train. In familiar setting the dog may be a sweet, wonderful family pet, but in new places, he may turn into a jittery mess. If your dog is like this, it is important...

15 comments    dog training pet
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Does Your Dog Freak Out During Thunder & Lightning Storms?

Storm phobias are one of the most common behavioral problems dog owners face, but their cause is not entirely clear. Behaviorists are not yet sure what part of the storm frightens dogs most, whether they're...

5 comments    pets dogs storms
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Letting your dog know you're not leaving for good

Leaving your dog alone for long periods of time This can make him or her stressed and uncomfortable. If your dog experiences large amounts of stress, then he may resort to destructive behaviors. Remember...

7 comments    health love advice
ultra3d58

How To Help Dogs that are Fearful of the Vet

ultra3d Imagine for a second to be a dog: you are taken out of your home, on a car ride, in an unfamiliar territory and suddenly you find your self introduced to several smells. Very likely you will smell...

0 comments    dogs fearful dog snapping at vet
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Overcoming Fears in Thailand

It didn’t look far when I looked at the map of Hua Hin. An early morning walk along Thailand's Hua Hin beach of about one hour (I thought) a few turns and in a short time I’d be at my desired destination...

4 comments    advice travel dogs
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How to Deal with a Fearful Dog

Perhaps one of the most amazing features of a dog's personality is the fact that they do not live in the past and they do not live in the future. Rather, they only live in the present. As humans, we could...

2 comments    thunder dog psychology
Be my hero!56

EADT: Volume 11 - Of Heroes and Doggy Hell

I got the idea for this hub watching an episode of Family Guy. It mentioned "doggy hell" and I was wondering what would make up "doggy hell" in Wally's eyes. So I thought about it and how I could help him...

0 comments    dogs dog leadership
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Is my dog aggressive, or scared?

 The dog lunged from the car, barking wildly, even though the three dogs standing on the driveway to welcome her were wagging their tails. "She's dog aggressive," said her owner, wrestling for control of the...

0 comments    pets dog training
xandert63

Defining a Weak Nerved Dog

xandert A weak nerved dog is a dog that is fearful in nature and that resorts to avoidance strategies or aggression to deal with non threatening situations or people. In other words, a weak nerved dog is a...

0 comments    fearful dog weak nerved dogs
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